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Fenix

♂ Boy

Pronounced FEE-niks /ˈfiː.nɪks/High

Meaning: Dark redMedium

In 30 seconds: Fenix is an English boy's name given the meaning 'dark red'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningDark red
U.S. rank (2025)#2013 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births75 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,124

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fenix is recorded as an English name carrying the meaning 'dark red'. The spelling also calls to mind the phoenix, the bird of fire and rebirth, which suits a name tied to a deep red color. With little further documented background, it reads mainly as a striking, fiery-looking choice.

Swapping the usual ph for an f gives Fenix a sleek, modern look while keeping the familiar sound. The 'dark red' meaning leans into its warm, fiery associations.

Did you know? Fenix is a spelling variant of Phoenix, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'dark red' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Fenix — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Phoenix— The standard spelling Fenix echoes, sharing the fiery bird association.
Felix— Shares the Fe- opening and crisp -x sound with Fenix.
Kendrix— a similarly popular pick
Maddix— shares Fenix's English roots
Lennix— shares the -ix ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fenix mean?

Fenix is usually explained as meaning 'dark red' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Fenix?

It's commonly said FEE-niks /ˈfiː.nɪks/.

Is Fenix a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Fenix is used as a boy name.

How popular is Fenix?

In 2024, Fenix ranked #2042 in the U.S. for boys, with 74 births recorded.

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